Best Connecticut Private High Schools Belonging to State or regional independent school association (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 21 private high schools belonging to State or regional independent school association serving 8,158 students in Connecticut. You can also find more schools membership associations in Connecticut.
The top ranked private high schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Connecticut include King School, Greenwich Academy, and Greenwich Country Day School.
The average tuition cost is $43,988, which is higher than the Connecticut private high school average tuition cost of $39,951.
29% of private high schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Connecticut are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 21

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 21

Top Ranked Private High Schools Belonging to State or regional independent school association in Connecticut (2026-27)

King School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 718 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 42
1450 Newfield Ave
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 322-3496
New Canaan Country School Photo
Gr: NS-9 | 555 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 16
635 Frogtown Road
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 972-0771
(9)
Fairfield Country Day School Photo
Gr: K-9 | 201 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 8
All-boys
2970 Bronson Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 259-2723
(2)
Avon Old Farms School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 415 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 15
All-boys
500 Old Farms Rd
Avon, CT 06001
(860) 404-4100
East Catholic High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 479 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 19
Catholic
115 New State Rd
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 649-5336
Map of Fairfield College Preparatory
Gr: 9-12 | 757 students
All-boys (Catholic)
1073 N Benson Rd
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 254-4200
(1)
Greens Farms Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 713 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14
35 Beachside Avenue
Greens Farms, CT 06838
(203) 256-7501
Map of Greenwich Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 830 students
All-girls
200 N Maple Ave
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 625-8900
(2)
Map of Greenwich Country Day School
Gr: NS-12 | 1,251 students
401 Old Church Rd
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 863-5600
Map of Intensive Education Academy In
Gr: 2-12 | 56 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 2
Special Education School
840 North Main St.
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 236-2049
Lauralton Hall Photo
Gr: 9-12
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 13
All-girls (Catholic)
200 High St
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 877-2786
(3)
Rumsey Hall School Photo
Gr: PK-9 | 328 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 16
201 Romford Rd
Washington Depot, CT 06794
(860) 868-0535
Sacred Heart Academy Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 354 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
All-girls (Catholic)
265 Benham St
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 288-2309
Sacred Heart Greenwich Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 680 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 17
All-girls (Catholic)
1177 King Street
Greenwich, CT 06831
(609) 261-2273
(7)
Map of Xavier High School
Gr: 9-12 | 600 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 1
All-boys (Catholic)
181 Randolph Rd
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 346-7735
(3)
Map of Elizabeth Ives School For Special Children
Gr: 3-12 | 14 students
Special Education School
70 State St
North Haven, CT 06473
(203) 234-8770
Map of The Light House (Lighthouse Voc-ed Center Inc.)
Gr: 2-12 | 22 students
Special Education School
125 Shaw St.
New London, CT 06320
(860) 445-7626
Map of Options Educational Services
Gr: 8-12 | 20 students
Special Education School
606 Farmington Ave
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 712-6362
Map of Pierrepont School
Gr: K-12 | 120 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
1 Sylvan Rd N
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 226-1891
(2)
Map of Touchstone School
Gr: 12 | 3 students
All-girls | Special Education School
11 Country Place
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-3809

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Connecticut?
The top ranked private high schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Connecticut include King School, Greenwich Academy, and Greenwich Country Day School.
How many private high schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are located in Connecticut?
21 private high schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are located in Connecticut.
How much do private high schools belonging to State or regional independent school association cost in Connecticut?
The average tuition cost is $43,988, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average tuition cost of $39,951.
How diverse are private high schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Connecticut?
Connecticut private high schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are approximately 24% minority students, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average of 30%.
What percentage of private high schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are religiously affiliated in Connecticut?
29% of private high schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Connecticut are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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